It is customary for B (LDY) Squadron of The Royal Yeomanry and
the tradition of the Leicestershire & Derbyshire Yeomanry
(P.A.O) to include the ceremonial dress of the LY (Hussar) and
the DY (Dragoon) in the Guidon Party or other ceremonial
occasion in the best tradition of both former regiments.

NB: The officers plume height is a
practical necessity, when giving verbal commands and facing
front not all Troops could hear the commands but they could see
the "Officer's nod" on completion of the command. If you watch
the Royal Horse Artillery today you will see the "Officer's nod"
in action. The phrase "a nod in the right direction" becomes
clear.

NB: The pattern of the lace work on the
back of the Officers & O/R dolmans would be unique to the
regiment. Field officers, Captains and Subalterns rank would be
recognised by the level lace detail on sleeve and collar (see
below). In the late 1890's pips would appear on the Hussar
shoulder cords as well.

** Walking out dress would include Scarlet folding side
cap for Officers and other ranks peaked forage cap,
riding whip (as per rank) and tan gloves for all ranks.

Officers

A Lieutenants Dolman Jacket and Busby.

Belt & Uniform lace pattern.

Leicestershire (P.A.O) Yeomanry
Hussar Captain

Leicestershire (P.A.O) Yeomanry
Hussar Field Officer

Subaltern in mounted review
order c1895

Another version of the LYC
Field Officers cuff, this style of rank cuff was also
used by the Light Dragoonss and the Royal Artillery. Both Hussar and Light Dragoon style
cuff are used.

Full Dress sword slings with Sabretache

Officers Sword with sword knot

LY Trooper and Officer in
dismounted review order

LY, LDY No1 Dress Breeches (Mounted)

Butcher Boots, there is no boot boss in the top v-cut of the boot for the
Leicestershire Yeomanry.

Other forms of boots that the regiment would have worn
are detailed in the picture above. The "Dress Wellington" would
be worn with overalls and boxed spurs in dismounted full dress
or Mess kit. The "Hussar" boot, the normal field boot, that can
bee seen worn through the mid & latter Victorian period. The
"Hessian" boot that would be worn in Levee dress; this boot is
yet to be seen worn by the PAOLYC.

Other RanksTpr Whitelaw & Tpr Rowbotham at Brecon Camp 1963.
A Derbyshire Yeomanry Trooper and a
Leicestershire (P.A.O) Yeomanry Trooper, in mounted order,
marching through the Regiment at Brecon Camp,1963. It should be
noted that the "DY" Trooper should be wearing a brown crossbelt
and waist belt and not white as shown in the photo.
The Derbyshire Yeomanry other ranks crossbelt and waist belt is
made from brown saddle leather, the officers wore (in
undress) a crossbelt and sword belt that was made from red
Russia leather (reddish brown colour).